Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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The video covers several current events: Twitter's permanent ban of former KKK leader David Duke for violating its rules against hateful conduct; Hong Kong's decision to delay its Legislative Council elections by a year due to COVID-19, amid concerns of political suppression; the impending expiration of the US federal unemployment benefit of $600 a week, with Congress and the White House yet to reach an agreement; and the early release of nonviolent offenders from prison due to COVID-19 infection risks, as explored in a Newsy documentary.

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What action did Twitter take against David Duke?

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Why did Hong Kong delay its Legislative Council elections?

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What concerns do critics have regarding the election delay in Hong Kong?

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What is the status of the federal unemployment benefit mentioned in the text?

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What are the implications for nonviolent offenders leaving prison early due to the pandemic?

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